The British Columbia Coast Pilots Ltd. Joins the Canadian Marine Careers Foundation
April 23, 2025
The Canadian Marine Careers Foundation is pleased to announce that the British Columbia Coast Pilots Ltd. (BC Coast Pilots) has now joined as the Foundation's latest member.
BC Coast Pilots’ participation will help promote marine pilotage as a career, including outlining the required qualifications and pathways to succeed in this profession. While there are multiple paths to becoming a marine pilot, many start out on fishing boats or tugs as deckhands and move up over the years to become captains of larger vessels before they are tested and trained as pilots.
"We’re excited to join the CMCF network and help promote opportunities for mariners to build the necessarily skills and knowledge throughout their seafaring career to become marine pilots." — Captain Dean Nelson, Director, British Columbia Coast Pilots Ltd.
"As all mariners know, marine pilotage is a profession demanding dedication, deep knowledge, and years of seafaring experience. Having BC Coast Pilots’ support our awareness and outreach efforts strengthens our ability to engage more youth, newcomers, and second-career seekers about the many advantages of Canadian seafaring, as well as showcasing pilotage as an exciting and attainable career path," says Julia Fields, Executive Director of the CMCF.
BC Coast Pilots’ participation will help promote marine pilotage as a career, including outlining the required qualifications and pathways to succeed in this profession. While there are multiple paths to becoming a marine pilot, many start out on fishing boats or tugs as deckhands and move up over the years to become captains of larger vessels before they are tested and trained as pilots.
"We’re excited to join the CMCF network and help promote opportunities for mariners to build the necessarily skills and knowledge throughout their seafaring career to become marine pilots." — Captain Dean Nelson, Director, British Columbia Coast Pilots Ltd.
"As all mariners know, marine pilotage is a profession demanding dedication, deep knowledge, and years of seafaring experience. Having BC Coast Pilots’ support our awareness and outreach efforts strengthens our ability to engage more youth, newcomers, and second-career seekers about the many advantages of Canadian seafaring, as well as showcasing pilotage as an exciting and attainable career path," says Julia Fields, Executive Director of the CMCF.
About the British Columbia Coast Pilots Ltd.:
The British Columbia Coast Pilots are experienced mariners who guide commercial ships safely through B.C.’s coastal waters. As licensed marine pilots, they use their expert knowledge of local waterways, tides, and hazards to ensure the safe and efficient movement of vessels, protecting both the marine environment and coastal communities. Marine pilotage is considered the pinnacle of a mariner’s career, requiring years of experience at sea to develop the ship-handling expertise and local knowledge essential for navigating the complex B.C. coast. The BC Coast Pilots are actively working to raise awareness about the qualifications and career path required to enter do the job. Through outreach, education, and partnerships with industry and training institutions, they aim to inform and inspire the next generation of pilots to help keep our coast safe and navigable for years to come.
Learn more about the British Columbia Coast Pilots Ltd.: https://www.bccoastpilots.com/
Learn more about the British Columbia Coast Pilots Ltd.: https://www.bccoastpilots.com/
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